Articles by Sonya Dutta Choudhury
A book by a political scientist on chaos, black swans and the butterfly theory
In Fluke, author Brian Klaas brings up a question: If life is indeed all chaos and chance, how do we believe that everything we do matters?
Published on Mar 13, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Book Box | When I see a woman read
From stolen moments to public shields, the many meanings of a woman with a book
Published on Mar 09, 2024 09:00 PM IST
Book Box | Letter from Banaras
This bookish journey in Banaras includes tea with friends, tales of the Doms, and Mirza Ghalib's poetic tribute
Published on Mar 02, 2024 10:47 PM IST
Book Box | Who exposed big pharma and what do need to know about him?
The award-winning author of ‘Empire of Pain’ on what drives him to investigate and enjoy playing the skunk in the garden party
Published on Feb 23, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Book Box | From Gone Girl to gritty romance, my journey into modern love
Unpacking love today one finds romance is a myth constructed by another era. Modern stories are less seductive, but revel in what happens in the "ever after"
Published on Feb 17, 2024 11:01 PM IST
Book Box | FOMO and feasting at the Jaipur Lit Fest
Choices, conversations and chai in the cultural immersion of the Jaipur Lit Fest. Plus a list of festival-inspired 10 must-reads.
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 09:57 PM IST
Book Box | The little library garden at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Books and films like Annapoorani and Animal, and even Marathi mutton and bhakri pop up in the library garden at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai.
Published on Feb 03, 2024 08:43 PM IST
Book Box: The destroyed fort that lives on
Conservation architect Anisha Shekhar Mukherji pieces together the stories of the Red Fort in a beautiful new edition of her book, The Red Fort of Shajahanbad.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Book Box | A moving memoir offers six strategies to become a master persuader
At business school, where young professionals learn persuasion, what better teacher than the real-life campaigner for a woman’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia?
Published on Jan 20, 2024 08:43 PM IST
Book Box: William Dalrymple: The man with a foot in both camps
The founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival on growing up in Scotland and why you should go to the JLF
Published on Jan 13, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Book Box | Writers, it’s okay to be jealous
Seven books that show you the dark side of being a writer, plus antidotes to writerly jealousy
Published on Jan 07, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Book Box | Meet Mita Kapur, literary agent, food writer
The founder and CEO of Siyahi Literary Agency speaks about literary festivals, advice for writers and on cooking jungle maas
Published on Jan 01, 2024 11:59 AM IST
Book Box | Food books for a festive Christmas and holiday season
Six food books to gift the food lovers in your life at Christmas and New Year
Published on Dec 24, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Book Box | Reimagining Raghuram Rajan
A book of prescriptions on India's economic policies by a former RBI Governor and a book on capitalism by a former finance minister.
Published on Dec 17, 2023 09:00 AM IST
Book Box | Why these books became my 2023 favourites
A love-hate relationship with end-of-year book lists prompts me to dig deeper into why I read
Published on Dec 11, 2023 11:01 AM IST
Book Box | Why I changed my mind about reading climate change books
A picture book, a thriller, environmental reporting and YA novels help me change my mind about reading on climate change
Published on Dec 03, 2023 08:30 AM IST
Book Box | Write, pitch, face rejection, learn
As National Novel Writing Month ends, novelist Siddhartha Deb and literary agent Kanishka Gupta offer insights on what it takes to become an author
Published on Nov 26, 2023 08:30 AM IST
Book Box | A bookstore in New York draws attention to literary gems
The literary inspirations of authors help readers unlock a great mystery. For those participating in NaNoWriMo, there are some good lessons to learn from this
Published on Nov 19, 2023 12:27 PM IST
Book Box | Reflections on Diwali from across continents
From the bustling streets of New York to the warmth of Diwali in Mumbai, reflections on finding solace in shared moments and the embrace of familiar traditions
Published on Nov 12, 2023 09:22 AM IST
Book box | Welcome back, Bill. We've missed you.
The creator of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson is back, this time with a darkly enigmatic new picture book (for adults)
Published on Nov 05, 2023 04:45 PM IST
Book Box | Manohar Malgonkar's literary journey into princely India
In a literary exploration of the legendary Manohar Malgonkar's works, we are transported to the heart of princely India through his novel The Princes.
Published on Oct 29, 2023 09:00 AM IST
Book Box | Wandering in the wild pages: A literary exploration of wildlife
Take a safari through the pages of wildlife books, exploring the impact of various animal-focused books and the enduring connection between words and the wild.
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:21 PM IST
Book Box | 6 books, 3 podcasts to help you understand Israel-Palestine conflict
A list to help you wrap your head around the recent Hamas attack and the subsequent escalation of the long-simmering tension in West Asia
Published on Oct 15, 2023 09:02 AM IST
Book Box | A favourite short story and the latest Cormoran Strike
Journeying through 'The Paper Menagerie,' 'The Covenant of Water,' and Robert Galbraith's (JK Rowling's pseudonym) latest 'The Running Grave'
Published on Oct 07, 2023 07:06 PM IST
Book Box | Literary exploration with 'Quarterlife' and 'Sakina’s Kiss'
Delve into the conversations and themes of modernity, identity, and rebellion found in "Quarterlife" and "Sakina’s Kiss," two compelling literary works
Published on Sep 30, 2023 05:07 PM IST
Book Box: Gita's karma, India's boon
How other writers and readers remember the late Gita Mehta
Published on Sep 23, 2023 10:20 AM IST
Book Box | Rediscovering the art of storytelling through oral tradition
Originating from Denmark in 2000, the Human Library is a space dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations, sparking curiosity, and addressing queries
Published on Sep 09, 2023 09:55 PM IST
Book Box | The first Bangladeshi woman on Wall Street and the Pakistani conman
Juxtaposing the high-stakes world of a Wall Street conman with the story of a women who transitioned from a career in finance to social impact
Published on Sep 02, 2023 10:57 AM IST
Book Box | AI is reshaping how we read
That's not new. Trace the history and science of reading through these four books. These four tips will help you get the most out of your digital reading
Published on Aug 26, 2023 11:58 AM IST
Book Box: A trailblazing economist's memoir who helped build today's India
Devaki Jain's audacious life defied conventions, forged global connections, and redefined India's narrative
Published on Aug 19, 2023 10:56 AM IST